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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,935.98, 6,811.56 and 2,697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,935.98, 6,811.56 and 2,697.81 is: 3,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,935.98 : 6,811.56 = 2,697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,935.98/6,811.56 = 2,697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,935.98x = 6,811.56 × 2,697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,935.98x = 18,376,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,376,294.68/4,935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.93

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